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Auction 128, Lot 890
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"S. Lorenzo", Porcacchi, Tomaso

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Subject: Madagascar

Period: 1590 (published)

Publication: L'Isole Piu Famose del Mondo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.5 x 4 inches
14 x 10.2 cm
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This is a charming map of the island of Madagascar , embellished with a decorative cartouche bearing the title "S. Lorenzo." The map has fanciful sea monsters, a compass rose and fully engraved seas in stipple. Printed on a full page with Italian text (5.6 x 9.5") with large capital letter below and decorative graphics above the page title. Additional Italian text on verso. At upper left is page 178.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 5/20/2009

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